Mário Branco speaks out as Benfica vent frustration after Casa Pia draw | OneFootball

Mário Branco made a point of showing the indignation of the Reds after the draw with Casa Pia. Photo by SL Benfica

Mário Branco was the main spokesperson for Benfica's outrage after the home draw, 2-2, against Casa Pia. At the end of the match, the general director of the Club of Light demanded explanations from António Silva, ending up being sent off, but the protests did not stop there and continued in the tunnel leading to the locker rooms.

According to the newspaper Record, Mário Branco did not hide his outrage at the decision by Gustavo Correia, and the VAR, to award a penalty in a play where the ball bounced off António Silva’s stomach and hit his arm. Note that the Benfica center-back Benfica had his hand in a natural position.

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At the end of the match against Casa Pia, in the 11th round of Liga Portugal Betcic, the first voice of protest was António Silva: “This weekend made it clear what is happening in our football. The protocol says that if the ball hits the arm after a deflection, it’s not a foul. I don’t understand how the referee gives a penalty.”

Shortly after, and beyond José Mourinho, Rui Costa made a point of publicly expressing Benfica’s dissatisfaction: “Another example of how Portuguese football is sick. Not shirking our responsibilities, but a penalty like this shows ignorance of the rules of the game. Enough of this. This weekend represents what Portuguese football has become. A penalty against the laws of the game.”

Benfica will return to the pitch against Atlético for the Portuguese Cup. The fourth round of the premier competition is scheduled for November 21 at 8:30 pm, and will be broadcast on RTP 1. As for the league, the Eagles will travel to Nacional’s ground (November 29, 6:00 pm).

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.